Exclusive: Topher Grace (That ’90s Show) and Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey: A New Era) have been tapped for roles opposite Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg in Flight Risk, the suspense thriller that Mel Gibson is helming for Lionsgate. The project marks Gibson’s first outing behind the camera since the Academy Award-nominated war drama Hacksaw Ridge for the same studio, as we previously reported.
In the suspense thriller, Wahlberg plays a pilot transporting an Air Marshal (Dockery), who’s been tasked with accompanying a fugitive (Grace) to trial. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is tested, as not everyone on board is who they seem.
Pic is based on the 2020 Black List script by Jared Rosenberg. Davis Entertainment is producing alongside Gibson and Bruce Davey through their Icon Productions.
In addition to the popular Fox sitcom That ’70s Show, recently followed up with Netflix’s That ’90s Show,...
In the suspense thriller, Wahlberg plays a pilot transporting an Air Marshal (Dockery), who’s been tasked with accompanying a fugitive (Grace) to trial. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is tested, as not everyone on board is who they seem.
Pic is based on the 2020 Black List script by Jared Rosenberg. Davis Entertainment is producing alongside Gibson and Bruce Davey through their Icon Productions.
In addition to the popular Fox sitcom That ’70s Show, recently followed up with Netflix’s That ’90s Show,...
- 1/4/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Please tell us how you got involved with Don’T Feed The Children? And why did you decide to take the role? Vernon- It’s an honor to be part of Destry Allyn Spielberg’s feature directorial debut. She’s one of the most innovative and exciting names in filmmaking today who I feel is on her way …
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- 1/3/2024
- by Janel Spiegel
- Horror News
Most recently, Vernon joined the cast of Destry Allyn Spielberg’s feature directorial debut Please Don’t Feed the Children. The upcoming apocalyptic thriller follows a group of orphans who head south in search of a new life after a viral outbreak that ravages the country’s adult population, only to find themselves at the mercy of a deranged woman harboring a dangerous secret. This …
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- 12/21/2023
- by Janel Spiegel
- Horror News
Most recently, Vernon joined the cast of Destry Allyn Spielberg’s feature directorial debut Please Don’t Feed the Children. The upcoming apocalyptic thriller follows a group of orphans who head south in search of a new life after a viral outbreak that ravages the country’s adult population, only to find themselves at the mercy of a deranged woman harboring a dangerous secret. This past summer, Vernon …
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- 11/30/2023
- by Janel Spiegel
- Horror News
Look out, Hollywood, Steven Spielberg’s daughter, Destry Allyn Spielberg, is making her feature directorial debut with one of the biggest badasses in the game, Giancarlo Esposito! According to Deadline, Esposito is joining Spielberg’s upcoming thriller, Please Don’t Feed the Children. The script hails from writer Paul Bertino, with Michelle Dockery, former NFL tight end Vernon Davis, Joshuah Melnick, Emma Meisel, Dean Scott Vazquez, Zoe Colletti, Regan Aliyah, and Andrew Liner making up the ensemble cast.
Pandemic-sensitive viewers beware: the plot for Please Don’t Feed the Children revolves around a group of orphans heading south, searching for a new life after a viral outbreak decimates their country’s adult population. Unfortunately, the new home is hard-fought, as danger lurks everywhere. Jason Dubin produces through Perry Street Films with Josh Kesselman and Michael Hagerty.
Spielberg is thrilled to have Esposito along for the wild ride, saying, “What an honor it...
Pandemic-sensitive viewers beware: the plot for Please Don’t Feed the Children revolves around a group of orphans heading south, searching for a new life after a viral outbreak decimates their country’s adult population. Unfortunately, the new home is hard-fought, as danger lurks everywhere. Jason Dubin produces through Perry Street Films with Josh Kesselman and Michael Hagerty.
Spielberg is thrilled to have Esposito along for the wild ride, saying, “What an honor it...
- 11/22/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Upcoming apocalyptic thriller Please Don’t Feed the Children, will mark the feature directorial debut from Destry Allyn Spielberg – the daughter of Steven Spielberg. Deadline reports today that actor Giancarlo Esposito has joined the cast.
In Don’t Feed the Children, after a viral outbreak ravaged the country’s adult population, a group of orphans heads south in search of a new life, only to find themselves at the mercy of a deranged woman harboring a dangerous secret.
Esposito, who also stars in the upcoming A24 horror movie Maxxxine, joins previously announced cast members Michelle Dockery, Vernon Davis, Joshuah Melnick, Emma Meisel, Dean Scott Vazquez, Zoe Colletti, Regan Aliyah, and Andrew Liner.
Written by Paul Bertino, the psychological thriller – said to be an “elevated genre film” – is produced by Jason Dubin and his Perry Street Films, Josh Kesselman and Michael Hagerty.
Destry Allyn Spielberg said previously in a statement, “I am...
In Don’t Feed the Children, after a viral outbreak ravaged the country’s adult population, a group of orphans heads south in search of a new life, only to find themselves at the mercy of a deranged woman harboring a dangerous secret.
Esposito, who also stars in the upcoming A24 horror movie Maxxxine, joins previously announced cast members Michelle Dockery, Vernon Davis, Joshuah Melnick, Emma Meisel, Dean Scott Vazquez, Zoe Colletti, Regan Aliyah, and Andrew Liner.
Written by Paul Bertino, the psychological thriller – said to be an “elevated genre film” – is produced by Jason Dubin and his Perry Street Films, Josh Kesselman and Michael Hagerty.
Destry Allyn Spielberg said previously in a statement, “I am...
- 11/22/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul) has been set for a role in Please Don’t Feed the Children, the thriller marking the feature directorial debut of Destry Allyn Spielberg. He joins an ensemble that also includes Michelle Dockery and former NFL tight end Vernon Davis, as well as Joshuah Melnick, Emma Meisel, Dean Scott Vazquez, Zoe Colletti, Regan Aliyah, and Andrew Liner.
Written by Paul Bertino, the film follows a group of orphans who head south in search of a new life after a viral outbreak ravages the country’s adult population, only to find themselves in danger. Jason Dubin (Who Invited Charlie?) is producing for Perry Street Films alongside Josh Kesselman (The Great) and Michael Hagerty (Old Henry). Altitude Films is repping international sales for the indie.
On Esposito’s hiring, Spielberg said, “What an honor it is to be working with such a respected and talented artist -Huzzah!
Written by Paul Bertino, the film follows a group of orphans who head south in search of a new life after a viral outbreak ravages the country’s adult population, only to find themselves in danger. Jason Dubin (Who Invited Charlie?) is producing for Perry Street Films alongside Josh Kesselman (The Great) and Michael Hagerty (Old Henry). Altitude Films is repping international sales for the indie.
On Esposito’s hiring, Spielberg said, “What an honor it is to be working with such a respected and talented artist -Huzzah!
- 11/22/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
During his NFL career, Vernon Davis played as a tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, the Denver Broncos, and the Washington Redskins. Since retiring on the day of the 2020 Super Bowl, he has racked up multiple acting credits, including playing a serial killer in the recently released thriller The Ritual Killer. Now Deadline reports that Davis has landed a role in the horror film Please Don’t Feed the Children, which will serve as the feature directorial debut of Destry Allyn Spielberg – a daughter of Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw.
Please Don’t Feed the Children has secured a SAG interim agreement that will allow it to film during the ongoing Screen Actors Guild strike.
Scripted by Paul Bertino, the film has the following synopsis: After a viral outbreak ravaged the country’s adult population, a group of orphans heads south in search of a new life… only to find themselves...
Please Don’t Feed the Children has secured a SAG interim agreement that will allow it to film during the ongoing Screen Actors Guild strike.
Scripted by Paul Bertino, the film has the following synopsis: After a viral outbreak ravaged the country’s adult population, a group of orphans heads south in search of a new life… only to find themselves...
- 10/17/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
‘Please Don’t Feed the Children’ – Vernon Davis Starring in Horror Movie from Destry Allyn Spielberg
Following in the wake of her brother Sawyer Spielberg starring in the Bloody Disgusting x Dark Star Pictures horror movie Honeydew, Destry Allyn Spielberg – the daughter of Steven Spielberg – will make her feature directorial debut with Please Don’t Feed the Children, which already has Michelle Dockery (“Downton Abbey”) attached to star.
Deadline reports today that Vernon Davis (Gasoline Alley) will also star in the horror film.
“I’ve been very fortunate to work with some incredible people early in my acting career, and this is no different,” said Davis. “I’m beyond excited to be part of Destry’s directorial debut, as well as the opportunity to share the screen with such a talented and inspirational cast.”
The cast also includes Zoe Colletti, Regan Aliyah and Andrew Liner.
In Please Don’t Feed the Children, after a viral outbreak ravaged the country’s adult population, a group of orphans heads south...
Deadline reports today that Vernon Davis (Gasoline Alley) will also star in the horror film.
“I’ve been very fortunate to work with some incredible people early in my acting career, and this is no different,” said Davis. “I’m beyond excited to be part of Destry’s directorial debut, as well as the opportunity to share the screen with such a talented and inspirational cast.”
The cast also includes Zoe Colletti, Regan Aliyah and Andrew Liner.
In Please Don’t Feed the Children, after a viral outbreak ravaged the country’s adult population, a group of orphans heads south...
- 10/16/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Former NFL star Vernon Davis has joined the cast of Destry Allyn Spielberg’s feature debut Please Don’t Feed the Children.
The sportsman turned actor will join the likes of Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey), Zoe Colletti, Regan Aliyah and Andrew Liner in the feature, which was granted an Interim Agreement.
The feature follows a group of orphans who head south in search of a new life after viral outbreak that ravages the country’s adult population, only to find themselves in danger.
“I’ve been very fortunate to work with some incredible people early in my acting career, and this is no different,” said Davis. “I’m beyond excited to be part of Destry’s directorial debut, as well as the opportunity to share the screen with such a talented and inspirational cast.
The sportsman turned actor will join the likes of Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey), Zoe Colletti, Regan Aliyah and Andrew Liner in the feature, which was granted an Interim Agreement.
The feature follows a group of orphans who head south in search of a new life after viral outbreak that ravages the country’s adult population, only to find themselves in danger.
“I’ve been very fortunate to work with some incredible people early in my acting career, and this is no different,” said Davis. “I’m beyond excited to be part of Destry’s directorial debut, as well as the opportunity to share the screen with such a talented and inspirational cast.
- 10/16/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Guy Ritchie project among first productions to get new ‘interim - casting’ agreement.
SAG-AFTRA has introduced a new category of limited interim agreement for independent productions allowing Guild members to audition and have casting discussions while the actors’ strike continues.
An untitled project from Guy Ritchie is among the five productions granted ‘interim – casting’ agreements. Under such agreements, according to a SAG-AFTRA web page, “members may audition and/or engage in negotiations regarding casting…but may not yet travel, rehearse, or otherwise begin rendering services for the production.”
On the 90-plus projects so far granted the Guild’s standard interim...
SAG-AFTRA has introduced a new category of limited interim agreement for independent productions allowing Guild members to audition and have casting discussions while the actors’ strike continues.
An untitled project from Guy Ritchie is among the five productions granted ‘interim – casting’ agreements. Under such agreements, according to a SAG-AFTRA web page, “members may audition and/or engage in negotiations regarding casting…but may not yet travel, rehearse, or otherwise begin rendering services for the production.”
On the 90-plus projects so far granted the Guild’s standard interim...
- 7/28/2023
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Guy Ritchie project among first productions to get new ‘interim - casting’ agreement.
SAG-AFTRA has introduced a new category of limited interim agreement for independent productions allowing Guild members to audition and have casting discussions while the actors strike continues.
An untitled project from Guy Ritchie is among the five productions granted ‘interim – casting’ agreements. Under such agreements, according to a SAG-AFTRA web page, “members may audition and/or engage in negotiations regarding casting…but may not yet travel, rehearse, or otherwise begin rendering services for the production.”
On the 90-plus projects so far granted the Guild’s standard interim...
SAG-AFTRA has introduced a new category of limited interim agreement for independent productions allowing Guild members to audition and have casting discussions while the actors strike continues.
An untitled project from Guy Ritchie is among the five productions granted ‘interim – casting’ agreements. Under such agreements, according to a SAG-AFTRA web page, “members may audition and/or engage in negotiations regarding casting…but may not yet travel, rehearse, or otherwise begin rendering services for the production.”
On the 90-plus projects so far granted the Guild’s standard interim...
- 7/28/2023
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
SAG-AFTRA has handed out more interim agreements to film and television projects, including waivers featuring a new casting designation. An untitled Guy Ritchie film and Destry Allyn Spielberg’s directorial debut Please Don’t Feed the Children were among five films given an interim casting agreement as of Thursday.
This is the first time the union’s interim agreement list has featured two designations. According to the SAG-AFTRA website where the list appears, these new designations allows “members to audition and/or engage in negotiations regarding casting for these productions, but may not yet travel, rehearse, or otherwise begin rendering services for the production.”
So far the guild has granted 102 interim agreements through the close of business Thursday, with a majority of the waivers allowing projects not tied to Alliance of Motion Picture and Television producer-repped studios to film during the SAG-AFTRA strike. (The Unknown Country was recently granted an agreement...
This is the first time the union’s interim agreement list has featured two designations. According to the SAG-AFTRA website where the list appears, these new designations allows “members to audition and/or engage in negotiations regarding casting for these productions, but may not yet travel, rehearse, or otherwise begin rendering services for the production.”
So far the guild has granted 102 interim agreements through the close of business Thursday, with a majority of the waivers allowing projects not tied to Alliance of Motion Picture and Television producer-repped studios to film during the SAG-AFTRA strike. (The Unknown Country was recently granted an agreement...
- 7/28/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Destry Allyn Spielberg’s directorial feature debut “Don’t Feed the Children,” which stars “Downton Abbey’s” Michelle Dockery, has added three new, young actors to its central cast.
Joshuah Melnick, Emma Meisel and Dean Scott Vazquez are set to join Dockery in the upcoming film, which was written by Paul Bertino, about a viral outbreak that affects only adults.
Following the pandemic, “a group of orphans head south in search of a new life, only to find themselves at the mercy of a deranged woman harboring a dangerous secret,” reads the logline.
The film is set to start shooting next month in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Melnick has appeared in “Saint X” and “Tesla” while Meisel has had roles in “Doogie Kamealohla, M.D.” and “American Horror Story: 1984.”
Dean Scott Vazquez is an alum of “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” and will soon be seen in Adam Sandler...
Joshuah Melnick, Emma Meisel and Dean Scott Vazquez are set to join Dockery in the upcoming film, which was written by Paul Bertino, about a viral outbreak that affects only adults.
Following the pandemic, “a group of orphans head south in search of a new life, only to find themselves at the mercy of a deranged woman harboring a dangerous secret,” reads the logline.
The film is set to start shooting next month in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Melnick has appeared in “Saint X” and “Tesla” while Meisel has had roles in “Doogie Kamealohla, M.D.” and “American Horror Story: 1984.”
Dean Scott Vazquez is an alum of “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” and will soon be seen in Adam Sandler...
- 6/9/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Zoe Colletti (Only Murders in the Building, Boo), Regan Aliyah (Marvel’s Ironheart, Xo Kitty) and Andrew Liner have joined Michelle Dockery in Destry Allyn Spielberg’s feature directorial debut Please Don’t Feed the Children, as Altitude launches the genre film at the Cannes Market.
In Please Don’t Feed the Children, after a viral outbreak ravages the country’s adult population, a group of orphans heads south in search of a new life, only to find themselves at the mercy of a deranged woman harboring a dangerous secret.
Jason Dubin is producing through his Perry Street Films imprint, along with Josh Kesselman and Michael Hagerty (Old Henry). Principal photography begins in Santa Fe, Nm, next month on a script from Paul Bertino.
Related: Cannes Film Festival Full Coverage
In March, we brought you news of Dockery’s casting as the lead,...
In Please Don’t Feed the Children, after a viral outbreak ravages the country’s adult population, a group of orphans heads south in search of a new life, only to find themselves at the mercy of a deranged woman harboring a dangerous secret.
Jason Dubin is producing through his Perry Street Films imprint, along with Josh Kesselman and Michael Hagerty (Old Henry). Principal photography begins in Santa Fe, Nm, next month on a script from Paul Bertino.
Related: Cannes Film Festival Full Coverage
In March, we brought you news of Dockery’s casting as the lead,...
- 5/20/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Lookout Hollywood! Another Spielberg is ready to take Tinsel Town by storm! Steven Spielberg’s daughter, Destry Allyn Spielberg, is about to make her feature directorial debut with Please Don’t Feed the Children. The project is heading to the Cannes market, with Altitude managing international sales and WME Independent managing North American deals.
The feature-length genre piece stars Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey), with filming in New Mexico on May 30. The team is finalizing additional cast members now for a story that hits close to home in a post-pandemic world. According to Deadline, Please Don’t Feed the Children takes place after a viral outbreak ravaged the country’s adult population. In the film, a group of orphans heads south, searching for a new life, only to find themselves at the mercy of a deranged woman harboring a dangerous secret.
Described as a psychological thriller, Paul Bertino wrote the script, with production...
The feature-length genre piece stars Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey), with filming in New Mexico on May 30. The team is finalizing additional cast members now for a story that hits close to home in a post-pandemic world. According to Deadline, Please Don’t Feed the Children takes place after a viral outbreak ravaged the country’s adult population. In the film, a group of orphans heads south, searching for a new life, only to find themselves at the mercy of a deranged woman harboring a dangerous secret.
Described as a psychological thriller, Paul Bertino wrote the script, with production...
- 5/12/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Destry Allyn Spielberg’s directorial debut, Please Don’t Feed the Children, is heading to the Cannes market with Altitude, which is repping international, and WME Independent, which is handling North America.
Downton Abbey and The Gentlemen star Michelle Dockery is set to lead cast in the genre feature which is due to film in New Mexico from May 30. Additional casting is underway.
In Please Don’t Feed the Children, after a viral outbreak ravaged the country’s adult population, a group of orphans heads south in search of a new life, only to find themselves at the mercy of a deranged woman harboring a dangerous secret.
Scripted by Paul Bertino, the psychological thriller is produced by Jason Dubin and his Perry Street Films, Josh Kesselman and Michael Hagerty.
Spielberg, daughter of Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw, won Best Thriller at City of Angels Women’s Film Festival in 2022 for her short film,...
Downton Abbey and The Gentlemen star Michelle Dockery is set to lead cast in the genre feature which is due to film in New Mexico from May 30. Additional casting is underway.
In Please Don’t Feed the Children, after a viral outbreak ravaged the country’s adult population, a group of orphans heads south in search of a new life, only to find themselves at the mercy of a deranged woman harboring a dangerous secret.
Scripted by Paul Bertino, the psychological thriller is produced by Jason Dubin and his Perry Street Films, Josh Kesselman and Michael Hagerty.
Spielberg, daughter of Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw, won Best Thriller at City of Angels Women’s Film Festival in 2022 for her short film,...
- 5/12/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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